A Patient Sits in Silence for 20 Minutes After a Therapy

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient sits in silence for 20 minutes after a therapy appointment, appearing tense and vigilant. The patient abruptly stands and paces back and forth, clenching and unclenching fists, and then stops and stares in the face of a staff member. The patient is:

• A) demonstrating withdrawal.
• B) working through angry feelings.
• C) attempting to use relaxation strategies.
• D) exhibiting clues to potential aggression.

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